Oceanside Events

Oceanside is home to numerous community events including weekly Farmers and Sunset Markets and annual favorites like Oceanside Harbor Days and Oceanside Beach Soccer. For more information please visit the links to our Chamber, City and Visit Oceanside calendars provided on this page.Ongoing EventsHere are some of Oceanside's most popular weekly and monthly events.

Sunset MarketMainStreet Oceanside's Sunset Market has been a bright spot in downtown Oceanside since August 2007. This weekly gathering is so much more than a Farmers Market.Event Info

Farmer's MarketMainStreet Oceanside's Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. all year round. If you are searching for fresh local produce, flowers and nursery items, this is the market for you! Event Info

First Friday Art WalkOceanside is the home to military, surf, skate and now a thriving art district. Join us as we promote our vibrant art community showcasing live performances, music, poetry, art education, culinary and pop-up art galleries embedded in local businesses and public spaces.Event Info

Lucky Street Vintage MarketPlaceLucky Street Productions is located in a warehouse in Oceanside, California. We host amonthly marketplaceof vintage treasures and offer a vast selection of vintage prop and set rentals for special events. Looking to buy some awesome vintage finds? Event Info

Downtown History WalkThe Oceanside Historical Society features Downtown History Walks on the second Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. We begin our walks at the Oceanside Civic Center Fountain at Coast Highway and Pier View Way. (Look for the plaque commemorating Oceanside's founder, Andrew Jackson Myers!). Event Info

Beach CleanupsThe first Saturday of each Month, the Surfrider Foundation hosts a Beach cleanup. Supplies will be provided, but please bring your own reusable bag, bucket and work gloves if you have them. Unless otherwise noted, all cleanups will be held from 9 am to 11 am. Meet on the north side of the pier. Event Info

Featured Events

Scholastic Surf Contest Series The Scholastic Surf Contest Series was formed in 2010 for middle and high school surf teams. The competition areas are divided into three sections, and each section will have five events building up to the State Championship Contest.Event Info

The Ironman Triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile run that is raced in that order with no breaks. There is a strict time limit of 17 hours to finish the race.Event Info

Beach Soccer ChampionshipsThe Beach Soccer Championships are the largest beach soccer festival on the west coast. Not only consisted of beach soccer, there is also volleyball, surfing and much more!Event Info

Oceanside Days of Art Oceanside Days of Art features over 100 local artists that sell a variety of artwork. This event is offered free to the public, and has live performances, kids and adults art activities, delicious food choices, and so much more!Event Info

Armed Forces Day Operation AppreciationSaturday, May 16, 2015Operation Appreciation is a chamber event that is established to give recognition to all of the active duty military that are stationed on Camp Pendleton and nearby military bases. Event Info

Race Across AmericaStart Dates June 16, 2015 - June 20, 2015Race Across America is well-respected and one of the longest running endurance sports events in the world. The race consists of 3,000 miles going across 12 states.Event Info

Christmas in July July 2015Christmas in July is an annual shopping extravaganza that offers handmade arts and crafts that are sold by over 150 artisans. There is also a rummage sale, bake sale, food court raffle, kid’s area, and live entertainment. Event Info

Oceanside International Film Festival August 2015The Oceanside International Film Festival gives independent filmmakers and opportunity to have their work screened and judged. For those that like independent movies, the Film Festival gives you a jumpstart chance to view local and international films.Event Info

North County Health and Wellness FairThursday August 13, 2015 The Health and Wellness Fair features health-related businesses who will promote their products and services. This event is free to the public and provides a variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations.Event Info

World Bodysurfing ChampionshipsSaturday August 22 and Sunday August 23, 2015The World Bodysurfing Championships has about 350-400 bodysurfers that will compete in their age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Grand Champions will be announced on the final day of the championship.Event Info

Taste of Oceanside September 2015Taste of Oceanside will feature 17 downtown restaurants, breweries and wineries that will offer samples of their food and beverages. This event is to feature Oceanside’s growing restaurant, brewery, and winery businesses.Event Info

Labor Day Swim at the PierSeptember 7, 2015The Labor Day Swim at the Pier is a one-mile swim that goes out and around the pier. The course is marked with colored buoys, and the finish line will be on the beach marked with flags.Event Info

Oceanside Harbor Days September 26-27, 2015Harbor Days is a free two day event that features arts and crafts exhibits, greatfood, and fun activities such as the Sandcastle Competition and the Nail N’ Sail.There will be entertainment stages along with military and public safety displays. Event Info

Oceanside Tiki Swim at Harbor DaysSeptember 27, 2015The Tiki Swim is a family friendly ocean race that offers a wetsuit category that is awarded equally but separately from the traditional swimmers. Not only are the finishers of the race given hand woven leis, they also receive a pancake breakfast. Event Info

Oceanside Senior Expo October 8, 2015The Senior Expo highlights products and services that are available to our senior community, and provides access to valuable resources and activities geared toward the senior market. The event is free to community members.Event Info

Dia de Los Muertos October 2015Dia de Los Muertos is a festival at Mission San Luis Rey that celebrates life and death. Admission to this event is free, but parking fees apply the day of the event.Event Info

Bike the CoastNovember 2015Choose to ride routes of 25, 50 or 100 miles and experience the best of Southern California and its beautiful beaches. You start and finish on the beach at the Oceanside Pier where there is food, music, shopping and fun! Event Info

Oceanside Turkey TrotThursday November 26, 2015The Turkey Trot has a 5 mile run, a 5 mile run/walk, and multiple kid’s races. This event has participants from all over the country, and all finishers receive a medal, t-shirt, goodie bag, and complimentary refreshments at the finish line.Event Info

Oceanside Tree Lighting December 2015 The Oceanside Tree Lighting is a free event that helps kick off the holiday season with a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony that includes holiday music, milk and cookies, fun family crafts and a surprise guest!